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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,177.07, 22,732.49 and 12,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,177.07, 22,732.49 and 12,514.70 is: 18,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,177.07 : 22,732.49 = 12,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,177.07/22,732.49 = 12,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,177.07x = 22,732.49 × 12,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,177.07x = 284,490,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,490,178.94/15,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,744.74

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